No. 274 in Latvian
spēlē
"Spēlē" means "plays" (as in performing, playing a game, or playing an instrument).
In a sentence
Viņš spēlē ģitāru.
He plays the guitar.
The word 'spēlē' is used here to mean performing or playing a musical instrument.
Komandas spēlē futbolu stadionā.
The teams are playing football in the stadium.
In this context, 'spēlē' is used to describe participating in a sport or a game.
Viņa spēlē galveno lomu teātra uzvedumā.
She plays the leading role in the theater performance.
Here, 'spēlē' signifies acting or performing a role in a theatrical context.
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